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Does racism contribute to malpractice in childbirth?

In the last few years, there have been some disturbing revelations about the American medical system — particularly where childbirth and maternal care are concerned. American women are dying at shocking rates in childbirth. While other developed nations have seen a sharp drop in maternal mortality, it’s no longer uncommon for American mothers to die […]

Is police misconduct being shuffled ‘under the rug’ in New York?

How much do the average citizens of New York know about the police officers who are supposedly serving and protecting them? Not much, really. Just recently, the New York Police Department (NYPD) finally publicly revealed aggregate data involving police misconduct over a period of two years — but only after being pushed into doing so […]

Basic facts about birth injuries

The Pagan Law Firm The birth of a baby is an exciting time for a New York family. It should be a time of peace and planning for the future, but it can quickly turn to a time of devastation and confusion if you learn that your baby suffered injuries during the birth process. Birth […]

How bad doctors stay in business

The Pagan Law Firm The news for patients these days is both good and bad when it comes to the quality of the doctors available to treat them. The good news is that only a small percentage of doctors are responsible for the vast majority of medical malpractice claims. They’re basically the rotten apples in […]

Gender ignorance can lead to worse medical outcomes for women

It is well documented that men and women are different in some important and fundamental ways. As such, we need to understand those differences and account for them in order to ensure that men and women have equal access to critical services, like effective healthcare. At the same time, it is important to recognize that, […]

4 tips for choosing a doctor

The Pagan Law Firm One of the most sacred bonds in our society is that between a doctor and patient. Your doctors see you at your most vulnerable, and you literally trust them with your life. A good doctor will bond with you and be a font of wisdom, but a bad doctor could cause […]

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